Description:Sonoran Arts League is known for presenting popular high-quality/high-profile art festivals. Concentrating on just one festival in 2012, the League will direct its efforts toward an unprecedented expansion of opportunities and activities for artists, art enthusiasts, collectors and the general public. StageCoach Village will accommodate 150 local and nationally-acclaimed artists showing in a variety of mediums. Applications online in July.

Description:100+ artists set up temporary studios to create and sell their work. 2012 will mark the 22nd anniversary of this event. Artists work on site. Styles and subject matter of the art range from cutting-edge contemporary, traditional landscape and western painting. Also, sculpture, jewelry, glass, basket weaving, kaleidoscopes and ceramics. Visitors agree that it is the best art experience in the valley. "It blows me away so Don't miss it!"

Description:Unique family Christmas event. 1.2K Santa Sled run/walk. 12K and run with Carolers at every K. Prizes for the best Christmas Running outfit, Best Decorated Entry, Cutest Pet Entry and Christmas Spirit Awards. (1.2K entry $30 per team; 12K $30 pp)Christmas Caroling in the Park. Christmas Bazaar with hand-made Christmas items. Santa's Pet Village where you can meet a furry friend. Portion of the proceeds to Maricopa County Animals.